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Big XR News from Qualcomm, Meta, Microsoft, and Sony

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This week saw Microsoft, Google, Samsung, Qualcomm, Meta, and Sony move to optimize their product offerings and business operations. Shahram Izadi, Vice President of AR at Google , notes how Android ecosystem support will enable developers to collaborate with Samsung and Qualcomm to drive the future of immersive and spatial XR.

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Breaking Down Facebook’s XR Road Map

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Machine learning algorithms for avatars will use tracking data from our eyes, mouths, and bodies. Facebook reportedly has a deal with Ray-Ban, which is part of eye-wear giant Luxottica, which also owns LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, prescription lens makers and many of your favorite brands. 2022+: Privacy Controls.

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Goertek, Ultraleap Unveil VR/MR Headset Design for OEMs

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The design aims to support OEMs in creating MR/VR devices with high-quality hand-tracking features from Ultraleap’s Gemini framework – Ultraleap describes this as “the fastest, most advanced, and reliable hand tracking” solution on the market.

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Meta Connect 2022 Mega Roundup: ALL you need to know in one single article!

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It’s good news by the way that there is continuous IPD adjustment (and with a wider range than before) and that thanks to eye tracking sensors, the headset can tell you if you have positioned it well on your head. There is also an eye-relief dial, so you can put the lenses very close to your eyes, for added field of view.

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Meta and the next 24 months crucial for its leadership

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The Quest 2 is a great gaming machine offered at a ridiculous price, and it has totally crushed the competition. Just to make an example, I was there when there was the Netscape vs Internet Explorer war, but now the leading web browser is Google Chrome. That’s why it is a player we must consider very seriously.

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The XR Week Peek (2021.10.19): HTC launches Vive Flow, Magic Leap 2 announced, and more!

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HTC advertises it as a headset for relaxation and productivity because it wants to position it as a different product than a gaming machine like Oculus Quest 2. When Microsoft won a $22B dollars contract with the US Army to develop a special version of HoloLens that could increase the “lethality” of troops, the news made strides worldwide.

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XR Goes Mainstream at MWC 2024 – Event Roundup

XR Today - VR Headsets tag

Major Firms Enter the XR Market During a launch event at MWC 2024, Samsung showcased a new XR headset developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. Additionally, as Samsung and Google have partnered with Qualcomm, it is reasonable to assume that the device will use the Qualcomm XR2+ Gen 2 Platform, which supports AI-ready wearables.